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Ministry of Earth Sciences
Assessment of Climate Change over Indian Region
The Ministry of Earth Sciences  has recently published a Climate Change report entitled "Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region" which covers all the aspects of regional climate change including the climatic extremes across India.
The preparation of this report was led by the Center for Climate Change Research  at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology  Pune. The report from the MoES is the first of its kind where a comprehensive discussion has been made regarding the impact of human-induced global climate change on the regional climate and monsoon of the Indian subcontinent, adjoining Indian Ocean and the Himalayas.
Based on the available climate records, the report documents the surface air temperature over India has risen by about 0.7 °C during 1901–2018 which is accompanied with an increase in atmospheric moisture content. The sea surface temperatures in the tropical Indian Ocean have also increased by about 1 °C during 1951–2015. Clear signatures of human-induced changes in climate have emerged over the Indian region on account of anthropogenic GHG and aerosol forcing, and changes in land use and land cover which have contributed to an increase in the climatic extremes. The complex interactions between the earth system components amidst the warming environment and regional anthropogenic influences have therefore led to a rise in frequency of localized heavy rainfall events, drought and flood occurrences, and increase in the intensity of tropical cyclones etc. in the last few decades. Future projections of regional climate, performed under different climate change scenarios, too indicate robust changes in the mean, variability and extremes of several key climatic parameters over the Indian subcontinent and adjoining areas .
India is a Party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change , its Kyoto Protocol , and the Paris Agreement . Independent studies rate India’s efforts highly and compliant with the requirements under PA. The Government of India stands committed to combating climate change through its several programmes and schemes including the National Action Plan on Climate Change  which comprises missions in specific areas of solar energy, energy efficiency, water, agriculture, Himalayan ecosystem, sustainable habitat, green India, and strategic knowledge on climate change. The NAPCC provides an overarching framework for all climate actions. Thirty-three States /Union Territories have prepared their State Action Plan on Climate Change  in line with NAPCC taking into account the State’s specific issues relating to climate change. These SAPCCs outline sector-specific and cross-sectoral priority actions, including adaptation.
This was stated by Union Minister of Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan in Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 218.75Cr
Over 4.10Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at37,444
3,375new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.73%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 1.35%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 218.75Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 4.10 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,15,223
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2nd Dose
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1,01,18,987
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Precaution Dose
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70,31,492
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,36,843
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2nd Dose
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1,77,16,742
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Precaution Dose
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1,36,64,775
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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4,10,40,146
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2nd Dose
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3,18,20,494
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,19,49,191
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2nd Dose
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5,30,92,044
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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56,12,92,775
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2nd Dose
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51,58,48,445
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Precaution Dose
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9,65,65,332
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,40,33,015
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2nd Dose
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19,69,80,544
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Precaution Dose
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4,91,46,850
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,76,71,227
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2nd Dose
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12,31,51,924
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Precaution Dose
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4,75,59,992
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Precaution Dose
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21,39,68,441
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Total
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2,18,75,36,041
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at37,444.Active cases now constitute 0.08% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.73%. 4,206patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,40,28,370.
3,375new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 2,64,127COVID-19tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 89.56Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 1.35% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 1.28%.
Ministry of Coal
Ministry of Coal launches Project Monitoring Unit for facilitating early operationalisation of coal mines
Ministry of Coal  launched a Project Monitoring Unit  for facilitation of early operationalisation of coal mines allocated by the Central Government.
This is an important step forward to promote Ease of Doing Business as it will hand-hold and support Coal mines allocatees in obtaining timely approval/permissions to operationalise the mines. Shri Anil Kumar Jain, Secretary, MoC addressed the allocatees on the occasion through a video conference and asked them to freely utilise the services of the Consultant in sorting out their issues so that the coal production may begin at the earliest.
PMU has been launched for helping the allocatees of coal mines in obtaining various clearances required from the Central/State government authorities for operationalization of coal mines. This will lead to ramping up of coal production in the country.
This move is also expected to go a long way in attracting bidders for the ensuing auction round of commercial blocks. This measure will improve production and business environment in the coal industry.
M/s KPMG, has been appointed as the Consultant, in Project Monitoring Unit  through a transparent bidding process.
President's Secretariat
President of India visits Andhra University and opens Centre for Defence Studies
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, visited the Andhra University, Visakhapatnam today  and opened the Centre for Defence Studies. He also laid the foundation stone for the E-Classroom Complex and Incubation Centre.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that it is extremely satisfying that the Andhra University, in particular its College of Engineering, is engaged in R&D projects with defence institutions. He noted that the Centre for Defence Studies will focus on cybersecurity, nanotechnology, radar and communications, corrosion technology, and other technologies that have strategic dimensions.
The President noted that professors and researchers from the Andhra University are collaborating on specific projects with DRDO as well as with the Naval Research Board and other institutions. Professors from Andhra University have been used as R&D consultants for missile projects, including in the development of the Brahmos missile. Additionally, expertise from this University has been sought by the Eastern Naval Command, headquartered in Vishakhapatnam, for civil engineering structural applications and corrosion related issues.
Research related to defence and military applications and technologies will have multiple benefits for our country. It will provide a tonic to the effort to Make in India. And as experience in other countries has shown, research in defence technologies can also lead to innovations that have diverse civilian applications.
The President said that the overall gender imbalance in our scientific and technological institutions continues to be a concern. He was happy to note that 40 per cent of the students at the Andhra University are girls. He expressed optimism that the inauguration of the Classroom and Laboratory Complex at the Andhra University College of Engineering for Women will enhance our country’s capacities to produce high-quality women engineers and technologists.
The President said that a true test of India’s progress is in the access and opportunity we provide our daughters when it comes to education. He pointed out that some of our leading defence and space scientists - who have powered our missile programmes and our rocket launches - are women. He said that he had the privilege to felicitate the senior DRDO scientist Dr Tessy Thomas, known as the “Missile Woman of India”, earlier this week in Agra. Women achievers like her are role models for our youth, particularly for our girl students.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari interacts with the Australian Industry delegates at Industry Roundtable conference focusing on partnership & collaboration between India and Australia in emerging opportunities such as Infrastructure Firms, Road safety, IT Solutions and Road Infrastructure
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari had a fruitful interaction & discussion with the Australian Industry delegates at Industry Roundtable conference, organized by Austrade in Sydney today.The roundtable conference focused on partnership & collaboration between India and Australia in emerging opportunities such as Infrastructure Firms, Road safety, IT Solutions and Road Infrastructure.
Shri Gadkari had interaction with the Australian Senator Ms. Jenny McAllister, Assistant Minister for Climate Change & Energy. Shri Gadkari & Ms. McAllister discussed about the opportunities to deepen the bilateral investment ties between India & Australia especially in the field of net zero emission, transportation and related infrastructure development.
Shri Gadkari had an interactive discussion with Mr. Frank Kwok, Asia Pacific Head, Macquarie Asset Management & his team .The investment landscape & potential collaboration between the two countries were discussed.
Shri Nitin Gadkari held a meeting with Mr. Adam Copp, Chief Executive, Infrastructure Australia and his team wherein the opportunities and potential collaborations in Indian Infrastructure and Transport Sector with the Australian infrastructure industry leaders were discussed.
Shri Gadkari also held a meeting with UNSW Professor Shri Vinayak Dixit & IAHE Director Shri Sanjeev Kumar .The Minister was briefed on the progress of Centre for Advanced Transportation Technology and Systems  that ensued after IAHE had signed a pact with University of New South Wales  for setting up this Centre of Excellence at IAHE in Noida.This project will help to improve the road safety scenario in our Country.
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Ministry of Finance
DGGI-MZU busts Fake GST ITC of ₹35.11 Crores
Mumbai, 6 July 2022
The Mumbai Zonal Unit of the Directorate General of GST Intelligence [DGGI-MZU] on Saturday, 2 July 2022 arrested Amanpuneet Singh Kohli, Director of M/s. Immensa Multiventures Pvt. Ltd. and six other Companies under the provisions of the CGST Act, 2017. As per DGGI-MZU, Shri Amanpuneet Singh Kohli is the keyperson and mastermind behind several other firms, which he has operated through dummy proprietors. Shri Kohli was arrested on charges of having fraudulently availed & utilized Input Tax Credit [ITC] on the basis of invoices received, without any actual receipt or supply of goods or services for these firms.
A statement issued by the DGGI-MZU states ‘Based on the extensive documentary evidences gathered during the course of the investigation, it was ascertained that Shri Amanpuneet Singh Kohli was the key mastermind behind the said fraud, and had floated these 14 companies / firms with the sole intention of fraudulently availing ineligible Input Tax Credit. The modus operandi adopted in the case was to obtain bogus invoices from shell companies located in Delhi & Mumbai in the name of the 14 firms operated by him, and avail ineligible Input Tax Credit on the strength of such invoices. Shri Amanpuneet Singh Kohli has allegedly accumulated ineligible ITC to the tune of approximately ₹35.11 Crores in his 14 firms’.
The statement further reads, ‘Shri Amanpuneet Singh Kohli would further encash this ITC by way of claiming export of goods, and thereafter obtain IGST Refund. The total quantum of IGST Refund obtained by Shri Amanpuneet Singh Kohli is ₹17.09 Crores ’.
As per DGGI-MZU, during the course of the investigation, Shri Amanpuneet Singh Kohli had adopted a completely non-cooperative demeanour, and failed to present himself before the investigating authorities despite multiple summons having been issued to him. Subsequent investigation also revealed that Shri Amanpuneet Singh Kohli had absconded from his known addresses and was not to be found. He could be traced and apprehended due to inter-agency cooperation & coordination and persistent efforts.
Shri. Amanpuneet Singh Kohli has been detained for one year under the COFEPOSA Act, 1974 and is also under scanner of other agencies.
Further investigation by DGGI - MZU in this matter is currently under progress.
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Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Shri Arjun Munda to go on a two-day visit to Chhattisgarh tomorrow to review on-ground implementation of initiatives for empowerment of tribals
The Minister of Tribal Affairs, Shri Arjun Munda, will embark on a 2-day visit to the State of Chhattisgarh on Friday, August 27, 2021 to review the progress of the implementation of the programmes being put in place for the empowerment of the tribals, such as MFP, VDVK and TRIFOOD. He will be accompanied by Shri Pravir Krishna, Managing Director, TRIFED and senior officials of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and TRIFED.
During the two day visit, Shri Munda will hold review meeting with State officials in Raipur, post which he will travel to Bastar district and visit the ongoing TRIFOOD food park coming up in Jagdalpur. He will also interact with the tribal beneficiaries directly and also recognise some of their outstanding achievements at a Van Dhan Natural Awards ceremony. Shri Arjun Munda will also visit the Dhuragaon VDVKC along with the district administration officials and interact with the tribal beneficiaries, both forest gatherers and artisans,
During the visit, the Union Tribal affairs Minister will review and assess the ground level implementation, challenges and progress of these tribal development schemes in person. The ultimate aim of these programmes across the country is to effect a complete transformation of tribal lives and livelihoods across the country and progress towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches in Tamil Nadu
Income Tax Department carried out search and seizure operations on 15.06.2022 on a leading industrial group of Chennai, engaged in the business of manufacturing of IMFL, logistics, hospitality, entertainment etc. The search operations were carried out at more than 40 premises located in Chennai, Villupuram, Puducherry, Coimbatore and Hyderabad.
During the course of the search operations, various incriminating documentary and digital evidences have been seized. The analysis of such evidences indicates that the assessee group has indulged in large-scale tax evasion exceeding Rs. 400 crore by debiting non-genuine purchase bills in the books of account of varied businesses. These non-genuine purchase bills were either obtained from its regular material suppliers or from accommodation entry providers. On gleaning, the seized evidences have also revealed that the payments made to the material suppliers through cheque have been received back in cash for making unaccounted investments and also for other purposes.
The group is also found to be controlling, back-office operations of its international chain of hotels, from India.
So far, the search action has led to the seizure of undisclosed cash of Rs. 3 crore and unaccounted gold jewellery worth Rs. 2.5 crore.
Further investigations are in progress.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Indian cinema is really the standard bearer for us, I don’t think US cinema always rises to the standards of the values upheld by Indian cinema: Mid-Fest Film Director Matthew Wilder
Indian Cinema is really the standard bearer for us, I don’t think US cinema always rises to the standards of values upheld by Indian Cinema; this is very inspiring for us. These were the words of Matthew Wilder, the director of ‘Regarding the Case of Joan of Arc’, the mid-festival film at International Film Festival of India , Goa, while addressing a press conference today at IFFI 2018.
Actor Christopher Matthew Cook was also present on this occasion. The film had its World Premiere on November 24, 2018 at Kala Academy, Panjim, during the 49th edition of IFFI.
Speaking about the genesis of his film, Wilder said, “The Trial of the Joan of Arc is a timeless story and I chanced upon it when it came in news recently due to incidents of shooting in school. In this film, the director tries to depict a future America where domestic terrorism and ISIS become merged into a single institution. The dialogues in the movie are especially true in today’s political scenario in USA. The protagonist of the movie is a supporter of white nationalism. The film intends to show a character which possesses courage, is unable to be moved but at the same time it supports horrifying values. Nicole got nothing more than six days to gear up for this very heavy role, as the actor who was originally meant to play that role backed out at the last moment. That Nicole got this film is an incredible thing because the lead actor is almost in every scene. She fits the role perfectly; it is as if the film has been written for her. I am overwhelmed by the response that the movie received at the world premiere yesterday at IFFI”.
Narrating his experience of working in the film, Christopher Matthew Cook said that the collaboration with Matthew and Nicole was great.
Backgrounder
This film is part of adaptations series of Joan of Arc’s legendary story. The real Jeanne d’Arc  was a French martyr and canonized Catholic saint. From a peasant family at Domrémy, Joan of Arc had a prominent role in the liberation of France, which had fallen under English dominion during the Hundred Years’ War.
Regarding the Case of Joan of Arc updates the events into a dystopian USA where ulta-right activists are rampant. These religious zealots have developed a gullible fan base whose gatherings are celebrated around their mysterious saviour Joan, an alt-right Christian terrorist in the United States who claims to hear the voice of God commanding her to attack federal buildings. She has been detained in Guantanamo Bay and charged for acts of domestic terrorism.
Mr.Matthew Wilder has written for some of America's most respected filmmakers. Wilder has written the screenplay of 2016's Paul Schrader-directed black comedy crime thriller film "Dog Eat Dog’.
Mr. Christopher Matthew Cook is an actor, known for Dog Eat Dog , Hours  and 2 Guns .
Ministry of Home Affairs
WOMEN’s SAFETY
On the question on ‘Women’s Safety’ in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Ajay Kumar Mishra stated the following in a written reply today.
‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. The responsibilities to maintain law and order, protection of life and property of the citizens including women rest with the respective State Governments. However, in order to augment the capacity of States in the domain of investigation of heinous crime against women, the Ministry of Home Affairs  had implemented scheme for assisting States/Union Territories to set up 150 Investigative Units for Crime against Women in districts for a period of two years  with a 50:50 cost sharing basis with the States/ Union Territories. An amount of Rs. 28 lakhs was allocated to each unit by Central Government. State/UT wise units allocated is given below:
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States / UTs
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No. of IUCAWs formed
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Andhra Pradesh
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4
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Arunachal Pradesh
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4
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Assam
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6
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Bihar
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8
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Chhattisgarh
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6
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Goa
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1
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Gujarat
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7
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Haryana
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4
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Himachal Pradesh
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3
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Jammu & Kashmir
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5
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Jharkhand
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5
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Karnataka
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6
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Kerala
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4
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Madhya Pradesh
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10
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Maharashtra
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7
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Manipur
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2
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Meghalaya
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2
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Mizoram
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2
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Nagaland
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2
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Odisha
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7
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Punjab
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5
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Rajasthan
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7
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Sikkim
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1
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Tamil Nadu
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7
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Telangana
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2
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Tripura
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2
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Uttar Pradesh
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15
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Uttarakhand
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3
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West Bengal
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5
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A& N Islands
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1
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Chandigarh
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1
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D & N Haveli
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1
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Daman & Diu
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1
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Delhi
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2
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Lakshadweep
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1
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Puducherry
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1
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150
Details of such units established by the States/ Union Territories are not maintained centrally. The Ministry is now implementing a Scheme to assist States/UTs to set up Women Help Desks in all Police Stations. As per information available, Women Help Desks have been set up in 13,101 Police Stations.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt hands over Twin seater LCA Tejas to the Indian Air Force
LCA Tejas symbolizes Nation's journey towards self-sufficiency in defence manufacturing: RRM
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt said that the LCA Tejas symbolizes India's journey towards self-sufficiency in defence manufacturing. This programme has been a shining example of commitment to reduce country’s dependency on foreign aircrafts, and it serves as a beacon of hope for a self-reliant India. He was speaking at the handing over ceremony of LCA Tejas Twin Seater to the Indian Air Force in Banglore on 04 October, 2023.
RRM further said that the LCA Tejas program has been an inspiring saga of relentless dedication and innovation. The inception of the LCA Tejas aircraft was rooted in the dream of equipping our Indian Air Force with a world-class indigenous fighter aircraft. It was a dream that many believed was too ambitious at the beginning of the programme, but the men and women at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, the Aeronautical Development Agency , DRDO Labs, CEMILAC, DGAQA, PSUs, IAF and countless other institutions and individuals who contributed to this programme proved that nothing is impossible when the country’s interest comes first and all institutions come together for completion of this important cause.
Underlinig the significance of LCA Tejas program , RRM said that the country gained the much-required knowledge of building a cutting-edge fighter aircraft and also developed & nurtured aerospace ecosystem. The development of LCA Tejas has spurred the growth of a robust defence and aerospace industry in India. It has created opportunities for countless small and medium-sized enterprises, research institutions, and skilled workers who have contributed to various aspects of this project.
The HAL’s first Series Production twin seater of LCA Tejas is decked with state-of-the-art technology, agility, and versatility, It will provide suitable training to the Pilots of IAF. The IAF has already placed an order for 83 LCAs with HAL.
The Chief of Air staff, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari , CMD, HAL Shri. Ananthakrishnanji, Director General of ADA Dr Girish S Deodhare , Chief Executive of CEMILAC Shri APVS Prasad , Deputy Chief of the Air Staff  - Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit were present on the occasion.